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| + | I am an active WoW player, my main being Spilledstars on the Oceanic realm named Caelastrasz. She's a level 80 resto druid who happens to carry decent gear to support her feral alt spec. I have a very small handful of other characters I also play in WoW, most of them on that same realm. On the realm Terrokar, I play a paladin named DistantSuns. |
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| − | {{for|the faction|Orgrimmar (faction)}} |
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| − | | faction = Horde |
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| − | | name = Orgrimmar |
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| − | | ss = Orgrimmar.jpg |
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| − | | type = Capital, metropolis, city |
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| − | | pop = 14,000<sup>LoM</sup> - 16,000<sup>WoWRPG</sup> |
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| − | | pop ref = 14,000<ref>''[[Lands of Mystery]]'', pg 34-35, 41-44</ref> - 16,000<ref>''[[World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game]]'', pg 17</ref> |
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| − | {{Race|Orc}} (11,200)<br />{{Race|Jungle Troll}} (1,680-1,820<ref name="Errata">[[The (Un)Official World of Warcraft RPG Errata]]</ref>)<br />{{Race|Tauren}} (1,680)<br />{{Race|Forsaken}} (700)<br />{{Race|Blood Elf}}<br />{{Race|Goblin}}<br />{{Race|Ogre}}<ref name="Errata" /><br />Other (140) |
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| − | | government = Tribal chiefdom |
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| − | | rulers = [[Garrosh Hellscream]]<br /> [[Thrall]] (formerly) |
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| − | | languages = [[Orcish]], [[Common (language)|Common]], [[Taur-ahe]], [[Zandali]], [[Goblin (language)|Goblin]], [[Low Common]] |
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| − | | faiths = [[Shamanism]] |
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| − | | affiliation = [[Horde]] |
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| − | | loc = Northern [[Durotar]] {{coords|46|12|Durotar}} |
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| − | | source = ''[[Lands of Mystery]]'', 34-35, 41-44<br />''[[World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game]]'', 17 |
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| + | I joined Wikia so that I could comment on an active discussion regarding WoWWiki. |
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| − | '''Orgrimmar'''{{coords|46|12|Durotar}} is the capital [[city]] of the [[orc]]s, and the [[Horde]] as a whole. Found at the northern edge of [[Durotar]], the imposing city is home to the orcish [[Warchief]], [[Garrosh Hellscream]]. As with all capital cities, it has [[bank]]s, [[class]] and [[Professions|profession]] [[trainer]]s and [[auction house|auction houses]]. |
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| + | * I should move some of my cool info to this page instead of the "Discussion" section. |
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| − | ==History== |
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| − | Orgrimmar has been the central hub of the orc community since the end of the [[Third War]]. The city was founded by Thrall and named after his friend and mentor, the former Warchief [[Orgrim Doomhammer]]. It is a fortified complex guarded by stout walls, massive gates and tall towers. The mountainous ranges of northern Durotar form a natural barrier to the rear of the fortress, and parts of the complex are carved into the mountain itself. |
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| − | Orgrimmar is openly hospitable to all members of the [[Horde]] and is an important center of commerce. Visitors may fly into the city by way of [[zeppelin]] or [[wyvern]], or simply walk through the fortress’s main gates.<ref name="LoM 41">''[[Lands of Mystery]]'', 41</ref> |
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| − | Thrall led the orcs to the continent of [[Kalimdor]], where they founded a new homeland with the help of their tauren brethren. Naming their new land Durotar after Thrall's [[Durotan|murdered father]], the orcs settled down to rebuild their once-glorious society. The [[demon]]ic curse on their kind ended, the Horde changed from a bloodthirsty, warlike juggernaut into more of a loose coalition, dedicated to survival and prosperity rather than conquest. Aided by the noble tauren and the cunning trolls of the Darkspear tribe, Thrall and his orcs looked forward to a new era of peace in their own land. |
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| − | From there, they began the creation of the great warrior city, '''Orgrimmar'''. Named after the former Warchief, Orgrim Doomhammer, the new city was constructed in a short amount of time, with the aid of [[goblin]]s, tauren, trolls, and the [[Mok'Nathal]] [[Rexxar]]. Despite having some problems with the [[centaur]], [[harpy|harpies]], enraged [[thunder lizard]]s, [[kobold]]s, evil orcish warlocks, [[quilboar]]s, Orgrimmar prospered in the end and became home to the orcs and Darkspear Trolls. |
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| − | Today, Orgrimmar lies at the base of a mountain between Durotar and Azshara. A warrior city indeed, it is home to countless amounts of orcs, trolls, tauren, and an increasing amount of [[Forsaken]] are now joining the city, as well as the [[blood elves]] who have recently been accepted into the Horde. |
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| − | ===People and culture=== |
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| − | Although orcs comprise the majority of the city’s inhabitants, there is a strong [[Darkspear|troll]] presence here as well, primarily in the [[Valley of Spirits]]. The simple, rustic architecture of the orcs is used to maximum effect, creating a network of wooden towers and mud-hut style structures. The Horde races also use Orgrimmar as a center of trade, not only of physical goods, but ideas as well. For example, a number of different holidays are celebrated here, including a [[tauren]] festival for the winter solstice and a number of others. |
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| − | Although Thrall’s “new Horde” turns away from demonic influence and the brutish aggression that it was once known for, some remnants of the Horde’s darker days linger. It is rumored that the [[Burning Blade]] steadily infiltrates Orgrimmar via underground tunnels beneath the city, in the [[Cleft of Shadow]]s, a dark cavern where [[warlock]]s and [[rogue]]s dwell. |
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| − | The most significant figure in Orgrimmar was undoubtedly Warchief Thrall himself.<ref name="LoM 41" /> |
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| − | ==In Cataclysm== |
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| − | [[File:WorldMap-Orgrimmar.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Map of Orgrimmar in ''Cataclysm'']] |
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| − | [[File:WorldMap-Orgrimmar1.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Map of the Cleft of Shadows in ''Cataclysm'']] |
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| − | Orgrimmar has received a makeover with reinforced metal in the style of [[Warsong Hold]]. Furthermore the Valley of Wisdom has become a tauren district, and Garrosh - now acting Warchief of the Horde - has build a new fortress in the Valley of Strength "to show who is in charge". There is also a district known as the "Goblin Slums" near the Valley of Spirits. There is also a rear gate leading to Azshara. The Valley of Honor has also become the second trade district, with its own bank, auction house and inn.<ref>[http://www.wowhead.com/blog=159674 Brand New Cataclysm Info! (Some Major Stuff) - The Wowhead Blog]</ref><ref>[http://www.worldofraids.com/topic/17008-cataclysm-press-event-raids-guild-system-path-of-the-titans-more/ Cataclysm Press Event - Raids, Guild System, Path of the Titans & More - World of Raids Forums]</ref> |
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| − | Areas affected<ref>[http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=19377467311&sid=1 Frejya’s (MVP) Cataclysm Compilation]</ref>: |
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| − | *[[Valley of Strength]] – the inn is much bigger and now has a well-stocked bar; [[Gamon]] is still here; Auction House redesigned and run by Goblins; [[Grommash Hold]] is in place of the bank, and the bank has been moved closer to the entrance, also run by [[Goblins]]; on the NW side there is now a proper building containing a forge and anvil; on the north side there is now a tunnel running to the [[Cleft of Shadow]] and [[Valley of Wisdom]] |
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| − | *[[The Drag]] – now open-air, parts of which seem to be under construction; also a small pond near the center with a dock. |
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| − | *[[Valley of Honor]] – the lake has lost its secluded corner; what looks to be the makings of a second Auction House are near the lake; where the Engineering trainer used to be is now a waterway, and all trainers are now condensed into the remaining, expanded buildings (the Engineering trainer up the hill); near the back end of the valley is the path leading to [[Azshara]]; there is now a proper building for [[Hunter]] trainers. |
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| − | *[[Valley of Wisdom]] – the [[Tauren]] district, complete with Tauren architecture, an Auctioneer, Banker, and an Inn in place of Grommash Hold. |
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| − | *[[Grommash Hold]] – moved to the Valley of Strength where the bank used to be |
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| − | *[[Valley of Spirits]] – the watery [[Troll]] district, complete with Troll architecture, an Auctioneer, Banker, and an Inn; there is a nearby tunnel that connects this valley with the Valley of Wisdom; connected to the south of this is the new [[Goblin]] district, the [[Goblin Slums]], which also has its own Inn, Bank, and Auction House. |
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| − | *[[Cleft of Shadow]] - Not much has changed here, the opening above the district will be wood over, the once open area. |
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| − | *Other – the zeppelin towers to the [[Undercity]]/[[Grom'gol Base Camp]], [[Northrend]]/[[Thunder Bluff]], as well as the flight master, flying mount trainer/vendor have been moved to a high plateau called [[Orgrimmar Skyway]], between the Valley of Strength and Valley of Wisdom. |
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| − | File:Orgrimmar Cataclysm Trailer.jpg|The southern gates of Orgrimmar |
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| − | File:Orgrimmar Cataclysm.jpg|Entrance to The Drag |
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| − | File:Ogrimmar-Cata.jpg|Orgrimmar from the air |
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| − | File:Orgrimmar 070910 000058 - Kirkburn 12319.jpg|The Valley of Strength |
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| − | File:Orgrimmar 070910 021148 - Kirkburn 12319.jpg|The Valley of Strength |
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| − | File:Orgrimmar 070910 000527 - Kirkburn 12319.jpg|Auction House entrance |
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| − | File:Orgrimmar 070910 000534 - Kirkburn 12319.jpg|Auction House |
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| − | File:Orgrimmar 070910 000540 - Kirkburn 12319.jpg|Auction House auctioneers |
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| − | </gallery> |
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| − | ===Videos=== |
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| − | <youtube>2C8xqRIRHvM</youtube><youtube>UnFhH8JETaY</youtube> |
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| − | ==Geography== |
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| − | [[File:Talon Gate.jpg|thumb|Exterior view of the [[Talon Gate]]]] |
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| − | Orgrimmar is located in the far north of Durotar, at the foothills of the mountain range that separates Durotar from [[Azshara]]. Several valleys have been dug out from the mountain and provide a way of naturally dissecting the city into various zones, including the [[Valley of Spirits]], [[Valley of Strength]], [[Valley of Wisdom]], and the [[Valley of Honor]]. Several specialty shops are found in the [[Drag]], a dark pathway that leads from the Valley of Strength to the Valley of Honor. Those searching for potions or training in the darker arts of the rogue or warlock find a tunnel leading down to the Cleft of Shadow from the Drag.<ref>''[[Lands of Mystery]]'', 42</ref> |
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| − | ===Valleys=== |
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| − | The majority of Orgrimmar is divided into “valleys” that function like the neighborhoods in an [[Alliance]] city. Each of these valleys houses different types of people, shops, and the like.<ref>''[[Lands of Mystery]]'', 42</ref> The city is divided into natural valleys and shaped around the curving terrain of northern Durotar. The central valley is usually considered the economic heart of the region. This area is teeming with all sorts of activity, due to the proximity of both the auction house, bank, city inn and flight master. |
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| − | [[File:WorldMap-Ogrimmar.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Detailed map of Pre-Cataclysm Orgrimmar.]] |
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| − | *'''[[Valley of Strength]]''' (area immediately beyond the city entrance) |
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| − | **'''[[Hall of Legends]]''' (PvP rewards barracks) |
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| − | *'''[[The Drag]]''' (northeast from the Valley of Strength) |
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| − | *'''[[Valley of Honor]]''' (northeast from the Drag) |
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| − | **'''[[Ring of Valor]]''' (Unusable PvP ring) |
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| − | **'''[[Hall of the Brave]]''' (Warrior guild) |
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| − | *'''[[Cleft of Shadow]]''' (Rogue guild, west from the Drag) |
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| − | **'''[[Ragefire Chasm]]''' (a low-level '''[[instance]]''') |
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| − | *'''[[Valley of Wisdom]]''' (northwest from the Drag) |
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| − | **'''[[Grommash Hold]]''' (Shaman guild, also Thrall's fortress) |
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| − | *'''[[Valley of Spirits]]''' (west from the Valley of Strength, mage and priest guilds) |
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| − | ===Points of interest=== |
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| − | [[File:Valley of Strength.jpg|thumb|Night view of the Orgrimmar in [[Valley of Strength]]]] |
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| − | *The [[Bank]] is in the middle of the Valley of Strength. |
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| − | *The [[Auction House]] is placed along the eastern edge of the Valley of Strength, right near the bank and the wind rider master. |
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| − | *The [[Wind Rider]] Master stands in the tower located in the Valley of Strength, just north of the bank. |
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| − | *The City Hall is in a building on the western side of the Valley of Strength. |
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| − | *The Officers' Lounge is situated on the precipice overlooking the Valley of Strength just east from the Valley of Spirits. |
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| − | *There is 34 [[mailbox]]es throughout Orgrimmar. |
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| − | ==Notable characters== |
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| − | {{main|Orgrimmar NPCs}} |
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| − | [[File:Orgrimmar TCG.jpg|thumb|"Orgrimmar was founded in the valleys and caverns of northern [[Durotar]] as the new home of the orchish race and the capital of the [[Horde]]." - Explorers' Guide to Kalimdor]] |
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| − | From his throne in the Valley of Wisdom, Warchief Thrall currently rules with the continuing support of the elder far seer [[Zor Lonetree]] and the Darkspear hero [[Vol'jin]]. Together they form a wise and noble leadership, hopefully capable of guiding the Horde in the upcoming conflicts with opposing factions such as the Alliance, [[Scourge]] and [[Burning Legion]]. While regarding the latter two as nothing but vile enemies, which they are, Thrall is attempting to repair the Horde's relationship with the Alliance. However, animosity between these factions remain. The continued aggression of the [[Kul'Tiras]] forces from their base in [[Tiragarde Keep|Tiragarde]], combined with several incidents on Azeroth's [[Northrend|northernmost continent]], have clearly indicated not everyone is keen on pursuing peace. |
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| − | ==Travel connections== |
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| − | [[File:Zeppelin.jpg|thumb|A zeppelin ready to be boarded.]] |
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| − | ===Flight=== |
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| − | ;{{Horde}} [[Thunder Bluff]] |
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| − | ;{{Horde}} [[Bloodvenom Post]] |
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| − | ;{{Horde}} [[Valormok]] |
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| − | ;{{Horde}} [[Splintertree Post]] |
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| − | ;{{Horde}} [[The Crossroads]] |
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| − | ;{{Horde}} [[Brackenwall Village]] |
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| − | ;{{Neutral}} [[Everlook]] |
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| − | ;{{Neutral}} [[Gadgetzan]] |
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| − | ===Zeppelin=== |
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| − | ;{{Horde}} [[The Undercity]] |
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| − | ;{{Horde}} [[Grom'gol Base Camp]] |
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| − | ;{{Horde}} [[Warsong Hold]] {{wotlk-inline}} |
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| − | ;{{Horde}} [[Thunder Bluff]] |
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| − | ;{{Neutral}} [[Dark Portal]], [[Blasted Lands]] {{bc-inline}} |
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| − | ;{{Neutral Icon Small}} [[Nordrassil]], [[Mount Hyjal]] {{cata-inline}} |
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| − | ;{{Neutral Icon Small}} [[The Immortal Coil]] or [[Silver Tide Hollow]], [[Vashj'ir]] {{cata-inline}} |
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| − | ;{{Neutral Icon Small}} [[Temple of Earth]], [[Deepholm]] {{cata-inline}} |
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| − | ;{{Neutral Icon Small}} [[Ramkahen]], [[Uldum]] {{cata-inline}} |
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| − | ;{{Neutral Icon Small}} [[Dragonmaw Port]], [[Twilight Highlands]] {{cata-inline}} |
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| − | ;{{Neutral Icon Small}} [[Hellscream's Grasp]], [[Tol Barad Peninsula]] {{cata-inline}} |
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| − | ==Quests== |
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| − | {{main|Orgrimmar quests}} |
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| − | :''See also: [[Orgrimmar questing guide]]'' |
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| − | ==Notes== |
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| − | *[[Rashona Straglash]] has the Orgrimmar repeatable [[Runecloth]] quest used by non-orcish Horde players to obtain the right to ride [[wolf|wolves]]. |
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| − | *[[Vehena]] has the Darkspear repeatable [[Runecloth]] quest used by non-troll Horde players to obtain the right to ride [[raptor]]s. |
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| − | *If you have a keen eye you can spot a [[Troll Roof Stalker]] on the roof above Boomstick Imports. |
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| − | *At 34 mailboxes, Orgrimmar has the highest amount of mailboxes of all the major cities. |
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| − | [[File:Orgrimmar2.jpg|thumb|The old entrance]] |
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| − | *{{Patch 1.3.0|note=Patrolling scouts that can see through stealth and invisibility have been added to Orgrimmar.}} |
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Revision as of 04:24, 6 May 2011
I am an active WoW player, my main being Spilledstars on the Oceanic realm named Caelastrasz. She's a level 80 resto druid who happens to carry decent gear to support her feral alt spec. I have a very small handful of other characters I also play in WoW, most of them on that same realm. On the realm Terrokar, I play a paladin named DistantSuns.
I joined Wikia so that I could comment on an active discussion regarding WoWWiki.
- I should move some of my cool info to this page instead of the "Discussion" section.